The loss of Matthew Perry, most famously known as Chandler Bing from Friends, has left the entertainment industry and his fans in shock. However, it is his co-stars who seem to be hit the hardest.
Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow, who formed a close bond during their time on Friends, have remained silent until now. In their initial joint statement, they expressed their devastation over the loss and emphasized their connection as a family.
The funeral, held on November 3 at Perry’s Forest Lawn, Hollywood, was attended by the entire Friends cast. Sources close to Aniston and Cox have revealed the immense pain they are feeling in the wake of their friend’s passing.
An insider shared that Aniston is especially struggling with the loss, torturing herself with thoughts of what she could have done differently. She had planned to call Perry the day after his death, making their last conversation weigh heavily on her mind.
The pain for Aniston comes from the fact that she was there for Perry through thick and thin. They had discussed working on a new script together, and she had high hopes for his comeback. She knows that Perry wanted to live and feels that his untimely death is incredibly cruel. Although she blames herself, those close to her reassure her that she did everything she could to help him.
This week, Perry’s cast mates took to social media to individually reflect on the tragedy. Aniston shared a screenshot of a text conversation she had with Perry, where he expressed how much her laughter meant to him. Aniston responded with a heartfelt message, reminiscing about the countless times they had shared laughter together.
The memories of Matthew Perry will forever remain in the hearts of his Friends co-stars. His passing has left a void that can never be filled. Rest in peace, Matthew Perry, and thank you for the laughter and love you brought to our lives.
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